Locksmith told of how the show has impacted his life (Image: Channel 4)

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The stars of Celebrity SAS say the show “changed their lives” and has even seen one of them reconcile with his father after years apart.

DJ Locksmith, from the band Rudimental, says that after making it to the final he felt empowered to reconnect with his estranged dad.

And TV host Helen Skelton revealed the show made her realise she does not need to be perfect.

Asked if the Channel 4 show had changed his life, Locksmith – real name Leon Rolle – said: “Yeah. It definitely has given me more confidence in terms of reaching your goals and feeling like the impossible is possible.

Locksmith is among the fan favourites on the show (Image: Minnow Films)

"I have gone beyond my limits on this show, physically and mentally.

“It has helped me deal with some issues I didn’t know existed until we went through what we did.

"I am now in the process of taking steps and making those areas of my life a lot better.”

The show pushes the recruits to their physical and mental limits (Image: Minnow Films)

Locksmith was inspired to reconnect with his dad (Image: Pete Dadds / Channel 4. Channel 4 images must not be altered or manipulated in any way. This picture may be used solely for Channel 4 programme publicity purposes in connection with the current broadcast of the programme(s) featured in the national and local press and listings. Not to be reproduced or redistributed for any use or in any medium not set out above.)

The star, 35, added: “Especially in terms of getting back in touch with my dad and trying to rebuild that relationship.

"That is something I would probably have let linger a few more years before attempting to get back in contact.

“After coming off the show it gave me a good perspective on things and I definitely made that call.

Locksmith and Helen are two of the strongest recruits (Image: Minnow Films)

"I was at Arsenal Youth and I had the opportunity to become a professional footballer. I felt if I had the right role model, help and direction I probably could have got there.

“I blamed him for years and had that chip on my shoulder, but obviously there were other issues we had growing up. Being on the show, you realise life is too short to have grudges and [I should] at least confront him and talk about it.

“And use it as a challenge – every step on the show was a challenge and my dad was a challenge. It gave me a chance to control my feelings and my temper towards him and talk to him amicably.”

Helen learned self-acceptance during the series (Image: Pete Dadds / Channel 4. Channel 4 images must not be altered or manipulated in any way. This picture may be used solely for Channel 4 programme publicity purposes in connection with the current broadcast of the programme(s) featured in the national and local press and listings. Not to be reproduced or redistributed for any use or in any medium not set out above.)

She's always wanted to be the best at whatever she does (Image: Minnow Films)

Helen, 36, said: “Historically, I have been too competitive and have pushed myself too far and want to be the best and the fastest.

"This made me feel alright about not being the best at everything, I was not only OK with it but I quite enjoyed it. I was proud of certain things others did.

"I think I was surprised I am alright with not being the best and being more comfortable with where I am. I felt valid even without being the best.”

Ant and his special forces pals will no doubt have something severe in store for Monday (Image: Minnow Films)

In Monday’s final, the remaining stars undergo the gruelling final stage of an SAS selection process in the Inner Hebrides, under the guidance of chief instructor Ant Middleton, 39.

Over the course of 48 hours, the recruits take on the interrogation phase, a torturous exercise where inquisitors keep ramping up the punishments and the celebrities are put through horrendous torture techniques.

*Celebrity SAS, Monday, 9pm, Channel 4. All episodes are available on All 4.